window detect spyware

It is likely to be a virus/Trojan - see
http://www.sophos.com/virusinfo/analyses/trojspyhoaxa.html
- or:
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/trojan.spaxe.html

First of all, you need to have an anti virus product and a valid subscription to update the virus definitions.

Were your anti virus definitions out of date? Do you run automatic updates of anti virus definitions? Make sure you know how to check when your anti virus product last updated its definitions, also known as virus signatures.

Run a full anti virus scan and check the settings of your anti virus application. You need to have the internet protection or similar selected, plus scan new and modified files on access.

Updating and scanning with anti-virus software is the first step. You will also need to run an updated anti-spyware checker also (Spybot is good and free). If you have Windows XP, download/update and run Mictosoft AntiSpyware also (two spyware checkers often compliment each other and catch what the other missed). Be sure to scan with all AV and Spyware checkers in Safe Mode. Many malware programs nowadays run in memory and just write themselves back to the hard drive when you shut down. Then you are reinfected again as soon as you boot the next time. Be sure to scan for the above on a weekly basis to help prevent future problems.

Ken,

I do not often promote Microsoft, but when it comes to the annoying spyware/malware they do have a great tool for WinXP. Go to www.microsoft.com and search for anti spyware...
You will be shown several links on this program, download and install it.

Don't do that.

Log in as administrator.

Turn off system restore if it is used in your os.

Download, update, and run the following.

Your AV Software.

You can currently (as of 12-4-05) get a free copy of Computer Associates etrust EZAntivirus. ?Nortons Sucks?
http://www.my-etrust.com/microsoft

Microsoft Spyware Remover
http://tinyurl.com/47cus

Spybot: Cootie Remover
http://tinyurl.com/ziar

Ad-Aware: Cootie Remover
http://tinyurl.com/tek5

Stinger: Virus Specific Remover
http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/
This item will not update through the program. You have to download the new.

CWshredder: Trojan and Toolbar Cootie Remover
http://tinyurl.com/2bzef

TaskList
In a Cmd window
Tasklist /svc for XP
Tlist ?s for 2000
Provides you with a list of services running. Including the dreaded svchost, what is calling it.

ProcInfo:
http://www.snapfiles.com/get/procinfo.html

ProcInfo provides you with a quick overview of all currently running processes and displays detailed information for a lot of them.

Below are programs that will provide you with information about what is running on startup or what is loaded currently.

StartUpList:
http://www.mac-net.com/576482.page

StartUpList is information only. Startup, Registery, and others. You can?t fix anything from within the program.

Hijack This:
http://mjc1.com/mirror/hjt/

Hijack This
This program is useful in that it shows what is currently loading on startup. You must know what is good and what is bad. Once you check it and fix it is gone. So be sure. Items you are not sure of do a Google search for them.

Winaudit
http://www.pxserver.com/WinAudit.htm

Winaudit does an extensive audit of you computer.

Everest
http://www.lavalys.com/products.php?lang=en

Run Your Antivirus again

Download and install all OS updates.

I have had to boot into safe mode and run the removal programs.

Good Luck Lee

Here is my personal list that will have other freebies to scan with.

As of 4/23/05

To completely avoid spyware and viruses, turn PC off. Truthfully.
If you really want to use it, prevention with running programs are best. Read their docs on how to use them and update them. All these are FREE.
Oh, yes! KEEP WINDOWS UP TO DATE! Use the AUTOMATIC UPDATE feature.

ONLINE VIRUS CHECKS, no software install required other than an Active X component if required (some do removals):
Symantec Security Check
http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/home.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym&plfid=23&pkj=QQWRORVWHFHMFNZMBBX
BitDefender
http://www.bitdefender.com/scan/licence.php
Panda ActiveScan
http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/com/activescan_principal.htm
Trend Micro Online Virus Scan
http://housecall.antivirus.com/housecall/start_corp.asp
Trend Micro Housecall
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
Virus Threat Center Blog
http://virusthreatcenter.com/?tag=zd.ft.fs.vtc
McAfee Virus Removal Tools
http://us.mcafee.com/virusInfo/default.asp?id=vrt

ONLINE SPYWARE CHECKS
ZoneAlarm Spyware Check
http://download.zonelabs.com/bin/promotions/spywaredetector/index3.html

REFERANCE
http://www.download.com/spyware-center/2001-2023-0.html?tag=note

ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE (again all FREE)
Free avast! 4 Home Edition
http://www.asw.cz/eng/avast_4_home.html
AVG FREE
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php
AntiVir? PersonalEdition Classic
http://www.free-av.com/index.htm
BitDefender Free Edition v7
http://www.bitdefender.com/bd/site/products.php?p_id=24